NOAA-20 over Cape Town tonight
Pass predictions for Cape Town, ZA.
Next visible pass
Sun, Oct 25, 2:44 PM
Peak elevation 76.38° · rises S · sets N
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | 2:44 PM | 76.38° | S | N |
| Oct 26 | 12:26 AM | 14.00° | E | SE |
| Oct 26 | 2:03 AM | 66.52° | N | S |
| Oct 26 | 2:25 PM | 70.49° | S | N |
| Oct 26 | 4:07 PM | 13.14° | SW | W |
| Oct 27 | 1:44 AM | 79.14° | N | S |
| Oct 27 | 2:06 PM | 45.73° | SE | N |
How to spot NOAA-20 from Cape Town
NOAA polar weather satellite (JPSS).
- Look in the direction listed — passes start near the horizon and arc across the sky.
- Peak elevation matters — a 60°+ peak means it'll go nearly overhead; under 30° stays low.
- Best viewing is in the 90 minutes after sunset or before sunrise — the satellite is sunlit while you're in shadow.
- No equipment needed for bright passes — the ISS at peak rivals Venus.
Going to look up?
For fainter satellites you'll want 7×50 or 10×50 binoculars. A pair of Celestron SkyMaster binoculars is the consensus pick. Affiliate placement — replace with your affiliate link.
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